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FY05 FRV

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,822 mi
Last recorded55,822 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FRV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 54,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,519 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 52,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,205 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 48,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2019 47,586 miles

Offside Front steel wheel fitted at time of test tyre size matches other

Pass 11 May 2018 44,701 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 11 May 2018 44,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 May 2017 42,315 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 42,315 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 May 2016 40,047 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,964 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,898 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,582 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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FY05 FRV is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 83,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY05 FRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY05 FRV?

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What year was FY05 FRV registered?

FY05 FRV is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 FRV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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